Workshop Fitter

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Bhagwan Marine
Leading marine‐services provider operating vessels across oil & gas, renewables, civil, port and subsea sectors.
Assist with vessel maintenance and workshop tasks in Darwin marine operations.
29 days ago ago
Junior (1-3 years), Intermediate (4-7 years)
Full Time
Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia
Onsite
Company Size
800 Employees
Service Specialisms
Marine Services
Offshore Support
Construction
Project Management
Engineering
Logistics
Surveying
Diving Services
Sector Specialisms
Oil & Gas
Resources
Renewables
Civil Construction
Marine Logistics
Defence
Role
What you would be doing
vessel maintenance
dry docking
workshop safety
crew collaboration
repair tasks
refit support
  • Collaborate with vessel crews and contractors.
  • Maintain workshop safety and cleanliness standards.
  • Work alongside the current fitter to share workload and ensure safe operations.
  • Assist with vessel maintenance, repairs, and workshop tasks.
  • Support dry docking and refit activities as required.
What you bring
marine
mechanical fitting
cost
med1
team player
high temp

Our professional team possess a variety of specialised skill sets required to operate our diverse fleet and deliver a wide range of marine services safely and competently.

We are seeking a motivated and reliable Workshop Fitter to join our Darwin team and support our current fitter. This role is critical to maintaining our fleet and ensuring safe, efficient operations in challenging conditions, especially as we move into the build-up season in the NT.

  • Strong work ethic and ability to work in high-temperature, high-humidity environments.
  • Marine experience or interest in progressing into marine operations.
  • Team player with good communication skills.
  • Trade qualification in mechanical fitting or similar.
  • Willingness to pursue CoST and MED1 certification (support provided).
Benefits

This is a Darwin-based role (not FIFO) and ideal for someone looking to grow within the marine industry. Bhagwan Marine is committed to supporting career progression, including the opportunity to gain CoST certification and work toward a MED1 qualification. Once certified, you’ll be eligible to go to sea as crew and earn competitive day rates to help offset your training costs.

  • Pathway to MED1 with seatime support.
  • Career development and training opportunities.
  • Competitive day rates while at sea.
  • Work with a respected marine operator in a supportive team.
Training + Development
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Company
Overview
Six-year deal
Port of Melbourne contract
Secured a comprehensive agreement to provide services for an extended period, demonstrating long-term commitment and reliability.
Five-year agreement
Chevron platform project
A multi-year partnership with Chevron, showcasing expertise in supporting large-scale industrial operations.
Listing on ASX
Public market presence
Achieved public listing status, indicating significant growth and investor confidence in the company's operations.
FY24 results
Financial performance
Reported strong financial results for the 2024 fiscal year, surpassing projected targets and highlighting operational efficiency.
  • Founded byLouise Kannikoski from a family cray-fishing venture in the mid-1980s, the firm officially became Bhagwan Marine in 2000.
  • Headquartered in Geraldton with a fleet that includes tugs, dive-support vessels, barges, and utility boats, tailored for charters.
  • Typically secures multi-year contracts—like its six-year Port of Melbourne deal and a five-year Chevron platform agreement.
  • Specializes in Offshore Services, Subsea Services, Commercial Diving, Civil Construction, Port Services, and Project Management.
  • Notably stepped into emergency response during Kimberley floods, deploying landing craft for Fitzroy River relief.
  • Appointed a COO in May 2025 as part of ongoing leadership expansion aligned with its ASX-listed growth trajectory.
Culture + Values
  • Committed to the social and economic development of the communities we operate in throughout Australia and beyond
  • Key sponsorship alignment with Indigenous Engagement, Education and Environmental Sustainability
  • Multi‑decade growth plan covering ports, nearshore, offshore, subsea, renewables and defence projects
Environment + Sustainability
148,216 kWh Saved
LED Lighting Retrofit
Retrofit projects in 2024 cut energy consumption by 148,216 kWh annually and reduced CO2 emissions by 147.8 tonnes each year.
10 Hybrid Systems
Electric Propulsion Deliveries
Delivered 10 electric or hybrid propulsion systems to vessels across Asia and Europe in 2023.
  • Community sponsorships include organisations focused on environmental sustainability
  • Sea Forrest subsidiary began decarbonisation initiatives as early as 2019 via green propulsion technologies
  • Hybrid crew-transfer vessel for wind-farm use and full electric-ready bunker vessel conversions deployed
  • Development and type-approval of marinized lithium-ion battery system (SEAGEN 11) supporting IMO-aligned decarbonisation
  • Strategic partnerships (e.g. Greece/Cyprus distribution, Japan battery tech) advancing battery and carbon-neutral solutions
Inclusion & Diversity
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